MB SENIOR NEWS OCTOBER 2016 Location of Older Adult Program (OAP) activities noted in this newsletter are as planned. Programs are subject to change. Where reservations are required, unless otherwise noted, please call (310)802-5430. Because of imited parking we encourage everyone to use public transportation or Call Dial-A-Ride at (310)545-3500. To see more events, classes or trips go to www.citymb.info and in the search box, type in: Older Adults Program. For more information call (310)802-5447. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES BRAILLE INSTITUTE Android and FREE LOW VISION CONSULTATIONS PC Class -Training The Braille Instute offers a wide range of programs and services designed to help Sherri Roman has spent many years teaching and people with vision loss. Free one‐on‐one vision consultaons are available to help the visually im‐ tutoring computer users. She is volunteering her paired determine the correct devices to maximize their time and passion for computer training to help remaining vision. Each month the Braille Instute’s Mobile explain PC and Android technology to those Soluons Van comes to Manhaan Beach. In addion to who need assistance. Learn how to use your helping to find the most appropriate magnifying device to help make daily life easier, the Low Vision Rehabilita‐ PC and Android phone, get questions an- on Specialist provides referrals to assist the visually im‐ swered, share ideas, and get user tips. paired person in other areas. Referrals may be made for medical programs, Veterans benefits, Social Security bene‐ First and Third Wednesdays every Month fits, or adapve equipment such as telephones. You need Wednesday October 5—2:00pm-4:00pm Android Class not be legally blind. Appointments are required for the Wednesday, October 19—2:00pm-4:00pm PC Class Braille Instute’s Mobile Soluon Van. Please contact the Braille Instute for at (323) 663‐1111, ext. 1242 for ap‐ Cost: FREE pointments or addional informaon. Where: Joslyn Community Center 1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach Next Visit: October 4, 2016 Where: Joslyn Community Center 1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan HOMETOWN FAIR! COFFEE, Due to Hometown Fair some activities will be TECHNOLOGY CANCELLED at the Joslyn Community Center. The following activities will be & YOU ! CANCELLED: We’re BACK!! Thursday, September 29, 2016—NO Petanque Thursday, September 29, 2016—NO Renewal Through Art Friday, September 30, 2016—NO Ping Pong Friday, September 30, 2016—NO Tai Chi Friday, September 30, 2016—NO Bridge Drop in Saturday to Joslyn Community Center for Friday, September 30, 2016—NO OASIS Movie Club coffee and an opportunity to talk with tech savvy Friday, September 30, 2016—NO Tea and Tai Chi Mira Costa High School students. Bring your fully Saturday, October 1, 2016 —NO Hawaiian Expressions charged devices—phones, iPads, tablets, laptops or Monday, October 3, 2016—NO Ping Pong just your tech questions. Also, know your Passwords! Learn all about social media sites, Tuesday, October 4, 2016—NO Horseshoes adding apps, security and more! Sing-A Long Song Jam WILL be meeting! WHERE: Joslyn Community Center OASIS WILL BE OPEN! 1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach WHEN: October 15 & October 29 – 10:00AM —NOON Free FOR INFORMATION, RESERVATIONS, COST: AND ACTIVITIES PLEASE CALL 310.802.5430 INFORMATION: Call (310) 802-5430 1 MONDAY “ACTING OUT AGAIN” Whether you want to spectate or participate, all are welcome. Performing is not a requirement. Enjoyment is mandatory. COME JOIN US!! Second and fourth Monday. October 10 and Oct 24 at the Joslyn Center. Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm.(Free) Halloween Party ~ October 31ST 1:30pm Movie 4:00pm-6:00pm Crafts . Refreshments . Costume Prizes Tricks and Treats! RSVP (310) 802-5430 OASIS DISCUSSION CLUB WALKING GROUP Everything’s on the table...almost! Time: 8:00AM-9:00AM Everyone’s welcome! Where: Soccer fields off Village Drive 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon (Also, Wednesdays at 8:00AM and Every Monday (Free) Thursdays 8:00AM ) Free Joslyn Community Center JOSLYN CLUB PING PONG 1ST MONDAY—OCTOBER 3 When: Every Monday Where: Scout House 10:00am - Business Meeting & White Elephant Time:10:00am 1601 Valley Drive, Sale, 10:30am-12:30pm Bingo & Snacks Manhattan Beach 3RD MONDAY– OCTOBER 17 FREE! 10:30 White Elephant Sale and Bingo Medicare MANHATTAN HEIGHTS SENIOR CLUB 2nd Monday 11:30 AM —Heights There is a HICAP Volunteer Senior Club Business Meeting & Potluck, Counselor here in Manhattan Beach Card to help you with your questions about Games Following Meeting. Medicare. The state-registered Health Insurance Every Friday 11:30am—Bingo, followed by Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) vol- 2:00pm Card Games unteer Counselors provide unbiased information, counseling, and assistance on Medicare and relat- ed health care coverage, including: Original Medi- AGILITY, BALANCE & COORDINATION care (Parts A & B), Medicare Prevention Services, Agility is the ability to change the direction of the body in an efficient and effective manner, requiring a combination Long-Term Care and much more. of balance and coordination. This class will be using FREE By appointment only please call (310) common dumbbell weights, balance balls, ladders and cones to 802-5430. perform fun coordination exercises that combine Dates: Nov 21, Dec 5, Dec 19 eye-hand coordination working toward greater stationary Time: 10am-1:00pm and moving body balance. This 10 week session is in progress till Oct 17th. Come Join Us! Pickle Ball Mondays 8:30am-9:30am When: Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. WHERE: Surf Dance Studio in JCC Where: Manhattan Heights Park COST: Free 1600 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Manhattan Beach CA. *Note: Registration required (310) 802-5430. Time: 9:00am-Noon Supported by Beach Cities Health District. Cost: Free 2 TUESDAY LUNCH BUNCH SENIOR ADVISORY with Natalie’s Kitchen. COMMITTEE MEETING You’ll love the food! Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm Where: Joslyn Community Center Public is welcome Date: Tuesday, October 11 PING PONG PLAY READING Every Tuesday OCT 4, 2016 TUESDAYS AT 11:30AM Time:10:00amScout House 1st Tuesday Joslyn Community Center Joslyn Community Center 1:30pm—3:30pm RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 24 hours in advance Cost: FREE Joslyn Community Center (310) 802-5430 Cost: FREE $3 Residents and $5 Non-residents Coloring has the Lentil Soup, Green Mix Salad, Color Your World therapeutic potential to 10/4 Spaghetti & Meatballs, Fruits and Steamed reduce anxiety, create focus and bring about more mindfulness. Like medi- Vegetables tation, coloring allows the brain to switch off other thoughts and focus. Every Tuesday Plus its Fun! All Skill Levels Welcome! Borsch, Green Mix Salad, Mashed Potatoes, 10/11 Pencils and some coloring books 9:00am-10:30am Fish, Fruits and Steamed Vegetables provided; you’re welcome to bring your own. Joslyn Community Center – Cost: FREE Noodle Soup, Green Mix Salad, Brown Rice, 10/18 Kebab, Fruits, Steamed Vegetables Blankets of Love South Bay The mission: cover babies with warmth, love and Mushroom Soup, Green Mix Salad, Mashed blessings. Founded in love and 10/25 Potatoes, Stuffed Cabbage, Fruits, Steamed hope for every newborn out Every Tuesday Vegetables there. Blankets of Love 3:30PM-4:30PM South Bay is working with Joslyn Community Center Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hos- BRING YOUR YARN pital to donate a hand-made blanket to & NEEDLES!!! TELL YOUR STORY wrap each newborn as the baby leaves MORE INFORMATION: Call (310) 802-5430 Do you think you’re not very interesting? the hospital Do you get stage fright when you try to tell your story? Storyteller Jim, with POETRY CIRCLE a variety of storytelling experience, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month will help you discover you’re more October 11 & 25 interesting than you think, and help Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm you tell your story with confidence. Where: Joslyn Community Center , 1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach Cost: Free Event When: 3rd Tuesday of the Month Oct .18, Nov.15, Dec. 20 PICKLE BALL Come & Play Horseshoes Every Monday, Tuesday, &Thursday Join the fun at Joslyn Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm Where: Manhattan Heights Park Community Center Where: Joslyn Community Center 1600 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM Manhattan Beach CA Cost: FREE 9:00am-Noon Cost: Free Also on Tuesdays… Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class at Joslyn Community Center at 9:00 AM* Class is also held on Thursday at 9 am at Joslyn Community Center for a nominal fee and requires pre-registration Call (310) 802-5448. 3 WEDNESDAY Let’s Talk Older Adults Night Out On The Town (5PM) Woman to Woman 10/5: HOUSTON’S Issues covered will stem from A (aging) to Z (zippers). 10/12: LEMONADE A discussion group for women ages 55 10/19: GRUNIONS and older, meeting Every Wednesday 10/26: HOPDODDY BURGER BAR 10:15am to 11:45am Joslyn Community Center Call Dial-A-Ride Office to make reservations FREE (310) 545-3500 Discussion topics regarding women’s issues. *Note: Cost varies. AGILITY, BALANCE, & COORDINATION Stamp Group Agility is the ability to change the direction of the body When: 2nd Wednesday of each month in an efficient and effective manner, requiring a combination of balance and coordination. This class October 12, 2016 will be using common dumbbell weights, balance balls, Where: Joslyn Community Center ladders and cones to perform fun coordination 1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach exercises that combine eye hand cooperation working towards greater stationary and moving body balance. Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm The 10 week session is in progress - till Oct. 19th Movies to Enlighten Come Join Us!!! J. Wilson’s Wednesday Morning — 9:00am-10:00am 50 to 1 AND ALSO: Wednesday Oct 19, 2016 Wednesday Afternoon — 3:00pm-4:00pm 1:30 to 3:30 PM Where: Surf Dance Studio in JCC OASIS/FREE Cost: Free Meet the horse, Mine That Bird, and We encourage those who have not taken the class to join.